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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-29-13CASCADE Hospital L LEY and Clinics CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL BOARD of COMMISSIONERS ARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL, and ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD of DIRECTORS JOINT MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 29, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Cascade Valley Hospital Alirr��n Public ,Scl�or��s The Cascade Valley Hospital Board of Commissioners, the Arlington City Council, and the Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors held a joint meeting on April 29, 2013 at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington, WA, to discuss matters of mutual interest. Cascade Valley Hospital hosted, and CVH Board Secretary Steve Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Peterson welcomed all who were present. In attendance: Cascade Valley Hospital Commissioners: Steve Peterson, John Meno CVH Administrator: Clark Jones City of Arlington Mayor: Barb Tolbert Council Members: Dick Butner, Steve Baker, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Ken Klein, Randy Tendering and Chris Raezer City Administrator: Allen Johnson Arlington Public Schools Board Members: Kay Duskin, Bob McClure, Jeff Huleatt, Ursula Ghirardo Superintendent: Kristine McDuffy Student Advisor: Olivia Curnett Cascade Valley Hospital Commissioners Tim Cavanagh, Margo Powell and Tina Davis; School Board Member Jim Weiss and Student Advisor Russell Smithson were absent and excused. Page 1 of 6 Recorded by Kathy Harris Cascade Valley Hospital Joint Meeting Minutes Hospital Commission, City Council and School Board Monday, April29, 2013 Also present were Arlington School District staff members Sid Logan, Mike Johnson, Diane Kirchner -Scott; City of Arlington staff members Steve Peiffle, Kristin Banfield, Nelson Beazley, Bruce Stedman, Paul Ellis, Kris Wallace and Jim Chase; and Cascade Valley Hospital staff members Heather Logan, Connie DiGregorio and Kathy Harris; as well as Arlington Times reporter Kirk Boxleitner. There were three guests in attendance. GENERAL UPDATES City of Arlington — Mr. Allen .Johnson, City Administrator The City of Arlington Fast Facts sheet was distributed and reviewed. Mr. Johnson commented on the road and highway situation. Federal and state dollars for projects are available, but can't be accessed until existing roads/highways are maintained and there has to be a very specific plan. There are 126 road segments either failing or that will fail in the near future. After analysis of all streets in the city, a matrix has been developed to cover a 10-year period. The City Council has created a Transportation Benefit District to address the situation. Following many other cities in the area that have already increased the sales tax percentage, a .2% sales tax increase has been proposed to fund the existing roads/highway maintenance projects. A work session will be held in the near future to determine what wouldfbe placed on the ballot -for -the August Primary. IVIr Johnson gave a brief overview of current projects. The budget continues to be an issue. Reserves have been depleted due to the economic crisis, major employers leaving the area, etc. The goal over the next several years is to build these reserves back up to acceptable levels. There are signs of economic recovery. The space vacated by Meridian Yachts has been purchased by a developer and is approximately 80% o leased. The space vacated by Northwest Hardwoods has also been purchased by a developer who is working to expand existing businesses and attract outside businesses to the area. Arlington Public Schools Dr. Kristine McDufiy, Superintendent Dr. McDuffy reported on the wrap up of the 2013 school year and also the start of planning for 2014. Arlington will graduate close to 400 seniors this school year. The District is in the middle of budget development and is projecting a slight increase in students in 2014, retaining staff, building programs and even hiring administrators and new teachers. Page 7 of 6 Reroided by Kathy I iai i is t'�Isoade Valley Hoshilal Joint Meeting Minutes Hospital Commission, City Council and School Board Monday, April 29, 2013 Mayor Tolbert and City Administrator Johnson were thanked for their participation in the 41h "Know Your Schools" event. This is a great way to see schools in action and all were encouraged to participate in these events which are held each year in the spring and fall. A packet was distributed for review. This packet includes the outstanding accomplishments of the School District despite tough economic times and includes information on honoring their National Board Certified teachers. Arlington has the largest number of National Board Certified teachers compared to neighboring school districts. Also, Kent Prairie Elementary was awarded the Washington Achievement Award for 2012 for overall excellence and science. The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) recognizes individuals across the state each year as outstanding leaders. Both Chief of Police Nelson Beazley and Fire Chief Bruce Stedman have been recognized and Dr. McDuffy indicated how proud she was of their support to the school district. Cascade Valley Hospital — Mr. Clark Jones, CVH Administrator Mr. Jones reported on how the state budget is being monitored as it affects hospitals as well as the expansion of the Medicaid program and Health Insurance Exchange and how these will affect CVH in 2014. HOSPITAL AFFILIATION UPDATE — Mr. Clark Jones, CVH Administrator Mr. Jones reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on affiliation activities involving Cascade Valley Hospital, Skagit Hospital and Island Hospital. The presentation included the reasons for the decision to research an affiliation; the environment; the history of mergers, affiliations and acquisitions; Board conclusions; the goals of an affiliation, etc. The CVH Board conclusions included the difficulty for small, independent hospitals in an urban or suburban setting to survive in the new healthcare environment; the best chance of retaining a hospital in Arlington is through an affiliation with one of the large hospital systems; and that the time to move is now. In August an RFIOI was developed by a consultant hired by the three Public Hospital Districts and distributed; responses were reviewed; and in March the three hospital boards ratified an RFP which was distributed to four potential partners. Responses to the RFP are due April 30. These responses will be reviewed to determine the level of interest and if there would be an affiliation possible that meets the goals and objectives of the three Public Hospital Districts. Re(orded by Kathy I lariis (,ov, ado Valley iiospilid Joint Meeting Minutes Hospital Commission, City Council and School Board Monday, April 29, 2013 67" AVENUE AND 172nd STREET PROJECTS — Ms. Kristin Banfield/Ms. Kris Wallace Ms. Banfield and Ms. Wallace gave an update on current projects including 67th Avenue NE and 172"d Street NE. The City has started constructing the final phase of improvements on 67rh Avenue which are scheduled to be completed in 2014. This includes a new roadway with a center -turn lane and traffic signal at 211 Place NE; completion of the Centennial Trail within Arlington city limits; new sidewalks and lighting; and improved stormwater treatment, new fish - passable culverts and wetland improvements. An outline was given on what to expect during construction, the City's commitment to maintain access for local businesses and keeping the community informed. Mr. Bill Blake, liaison for businesses and residents is the main "go -to" for questions. The majority of the 67th Avenue reconstruction project is funded by state and federal grants. SR 531 (172nd Street NE) repaving will start this July. The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.2 million contract to Granite Construction of Everett to repave 172"d Street NE between 43rd Avenue NE and just west of SR9. Work will begin around July 22 and is scheduled to be completed in fall 2013 and will be done in three segments. The scope of the work, timelines, closures, detours, how to stay informed, etc., were outlined. Coordination is ongoing with the fire and police departments to plan emergency routes during the project. STEM l AJAC PARTNERSHIP UDPATE — Dr. Kris McDuffy/Mr. Paul Ellis -Dr. MCDuffy and Mr. Ellis reported on the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County -and the -Job - - Skills Gap. Information was distributed and reviewed. A formal steering committee was formed after hearing from local businesses about their needs and an open house was held on March 22. The turnout was excellent. The Steering Committee includes the School District, City of Arlington and Everett Community College, Workforce Development Council of Snohomish County, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, local businesses and Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC). AJAC is leasing space at Arlington High School and has brought in state of the art equipment to assist with training apprentices for local businesses. Arlington is the first location in the state to pilot this curriculum for juniors and seniors in high school. During the next school year, juniors and seniors will be trained to be job ready for aerospace and manufacturing careers when they graduate.. Mr. Ellis reported the Steering Committee will continue to look for additional opportunities. Fa}fie 4 of 0 Recoided by Ka by I lai i is Casc,de VaIlc y I IospiIriI Joint Meeting Minutes Hospital Commission, City Council and School Board Monday, April 29, 2013 GENERAL PARTNERSHIP UPDATES & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS — Mr. Sid Logan/Mr. Paul Ellis/Ms. Connie DiGregorio Mr. Logan reported on the partnership between the City and the School District to increase police presence after the Sandy Hook incident. The Fire Department, Police Department, School District and Cascade Valley Hospital are working together on the EMART (Emergency Management Response Team). The City and Police Department are also working with the School District on lock down procedures and there have been a couple of coordinated search and rescue events. A small grant was received for food composting and, thanks to the City, full recycling is in place in all school buildings. Mr. Ellis reported on the evaluation of communications and the proposal to utilize a radio system to enhance communications, replace cell phones, reduce costs, etc. Equipment was identified and Cascade Valley Hospital has agreed to the placement of a repeater on top of the hospital building. Back-up power is available and the system can be used for emergency management communication as well as other types of communication. Connie, Sid and Paul are meeting quarterly to explore further opportunities to partner. They are also working with the Department of Emergency Management on a grant for hardware. Ms. DiGregorio reported on the hospital emergency department and the response team that has been put in place to work with angry and combative patients. Approximately 45 individuals have been trained to de-escalate situations that can arise. Ms. DiGregorio also thanked the Arlington Police Department for their cooperation and availability to assist with these types of events. Officers sometimes come in to the emergency department late at night to wait for calls and the staff really appreciates their presence. NEXT JOINT MEETING The next Joint Meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2013. The City will host. Joint Meeting Minutes Hospital Commission, City Council and School Board Monday, April 29, 2013 ADJOURN With no further business to come before the group, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. .� C' Ms. Ursula Ghirardo, President Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors Ms. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor City of Arlington Dr. Kristine McDuffy, Super ten nt Arlington Public Schools Mr. Steve Peterson, Board Secretary Cascade Valley Hospital Board of Commissioners Page 6 of 6 Recorded by Kathy Harris Cascade Valley Hospital